Exploration & development - 25 May 2021

Far East Antimony Ltd has announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Solonechenskoye antimony property, located in the Zabaikalsky Krai region of Far Eastern Russia.

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd has provided an update on the initial results of the ongoing metallurgical test work programme for the Phalaborwa Project being undertaken by ANSTO Minerals in Australia.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has reported additional broad and high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, West Africa.

Altus Strategies Plc has announced the commencement of a reverse circulation and air core drilling programme at the company's 100% owned Diba gold project in western Mali.

Alien Metals Ltd has advised that it has commenced the second phase of drilling on the Hancock Licence, part of the Hamersley Direct Shipping Iron Ore High Grade Project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

BHP has advised Encounter Resources of its intention to start negotiating a farm-in and joint venture agreement covering the Elliott Copper Project.